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LeafSpring School Goes Solar

Solar Profile: LeafSpring School

The Opportunity

In 2017, LeafSpring School, a Charlotte-area preschool known for innovative learning, was thinking big about facility improvements. Renu Energy Solutions proposed a 40-kiloWatt photovoltaic solar system for the south roof. The arrays would be fully visible from the main outdoor play area, and the leadership team at LeafSpring School, formerly Rainbow Station preschool was thrilled from the beginning to incorporate solar power into their students’ experience. Solar would also deeply reduce the energy from the grid that the school uses to power the building daily.

The Commitment

LeafSpring School owner Parks Hunter said the solar energy system would be an extension of the school’s core values, saying, “We are constantly looking to set the standard in all aspects of early childhood education. “Going solar is an example of LeafSpring School continuing to raise the bar and be the leader in early childhood education.”

The Results

LeafSpring School demonstrates leadership in sustainability through its solar project. By investing in solar the facility is contributing to cleaner air for a healthier world. The system is estimated to save $4,000 in electricity costs in the first year by producing over 55,000 kiloWatt-hours of clean power.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Something:

How exactly does going solar and a solar system itself work?
Solar energy begins with sunlight that hits the panels to produce energy that flows into your inverter, which converts the DC energy into Alternating Current (AC) electricity that can be used to power your home. This same energy is then consumed when powering your home’s light, appliances, gizmos, and gadgets. If you feel your home isn’t producing the energy that it needs, the utility will fill in the gaps. If you system produces more energy than needed, that energy will go to the grid and your utility will credit you for the unused power.
How many solar panels do I need for my home?
At Renu Energy Solutions we design our solar panel systems size based on three main factors.

Roof-size/available space: When we look at the size of your roof and the space available, we gather data that tell us the maximum number of solar panels your home or site can hold and we even consider shading. We use a software “Suneye” which takes a 360 picture of your roof and we use this photo to determine if your home is a good candidate for solar.

Energy Usage: When we determine energy usage we look at your past electrical bills from over the course of a year to make sure your system isn’t too big or too small.

Your Budget: We take your budget seriously and most importantly, we want you to be satisfied with our services. We take your feedback on how much you want to spend so that we can size your system appropriately.

What is solar net-metering?
Net-metering is a type of utility policy that controls how your system is connected to the grid and how you are credited for the solar energy you produce.
Does Duke Energy offer net-metering?
Yes! Both Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress territories in NC offer net-metering when your homes goes solar. If you are interested in net-metering, no worries. Our team will guide you through the process as certain utilities have a different application procedure.
Curious about the cost of a home solar system?
When our clients ask this question, we immediately tell Tham about the federal tax credit that comes with going solar. The Federal tax credit for going solar is 26% in 2020. For example, if the total cost of you system was $22,000, when you subtract 26% you are then left with a %16,280 solar system. There is not set price for a home going solar as there are many factors that contribute to the total cost. The price of a solar home can range from $10k to $100k based on the size of your roof, energy usage, aesthetic preferences, and of course, budget.

 

 

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